Is Soggy Dollar Bar still there?

If there’s one place that defines the Caribbean beach bar, one place that draws rum-loving pilgrims from around the world, it’s the Soggy Dollar Bar. But after closing due to damage from Hurricane Irma, the legendary spot on Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay has officially relaunched to serve up painkillers.

Why is the Soggy Dollar Bar famous?

About 300 years later, tucked away in White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, the legendary Soggy Dollar Bar was built and became the birthplace of the original Painkiller rum drink. The bar is famous among Caribbean travelers for its unblemished casual vibe and pristine white sand, dock-free beach.

Why is it called the Soggy Dollar Bar?

Back in the days when there was no road to White Bay, on the island of Jost Van Dyke, boaters would anchor in the bay and swim ashore to belly up to the bar on the beach. They’d pay for their drinks with the cash they’d carried in their pockets—hence the name, the Soggy Dollar Bar.

How do I get to Soggy Dollar Bar?

Staying on St. Thomas or St. John – right now there is a ferry to get you to Jost, and White Bay for the day, three days week (Tuesday, Friday & Sunday). Reservations are required in advance so please contact the Inter Island Ferry Service (340-776-6597) for service to the British Virgin Islands from St.

Who owns the Soggy Dollar Bar?

Jerry O’Connell
“A lot of our neighbors, a lot of the island will not have the means to rebuild,” said Jerry O’Connell, owner of the Soggy Dollar Bar and Sandcastle Hotel of the British Virgin Islands.

What beach is Soggy Dollar on?

Soggy Dollar Bar is at White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI.

What is Jost Van Dyke famous for?

Despite its tiny size, Jost Van Dyke boasts an array of legendary beach bars – from the Soggy Dollar Bar to Foxy’s. It’s particularly popular with sailors cruising around the British Virgin Islands ready to sample the region’s famous painkiller cocktail.

Can you visit St Thomas from Jost Van Dyke?

They have 2 daily ferry departures from St Thomas to Jost van Dyke and St John to Jost van Dyke. Their ferry schedules are reliable and will allow you to travel in all tranquility.

Who owns Norman Island?

Henry Jarecki
Today. The island is uninhabited and privately owned by Henry Jarecki. Its area is about 600 acres (242.8 ha), and it is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long. A large harbour known as the Bight offers one of the most protected anchorages in the area.

What island is Soggy Dollar Bar on?

the British Virgin Islands
The Soggy Dollar Bar is exactly what you’d hope a Caribbean beach bar would be like. This laid-back bar in the British Virgin Islands is situated on the ever-beautiful White Bay on Jost Van Dyke.

How do you get around Jost Van Dyke?

The only way to get to Jost Van Dyke is by ferry or private boat. Day-sail operators, both in the USVI and the BVI, take guests here daily, and there are regularly scheduled ferries from West End, Tortola (25 minutes), St.

Is Jost Van Dyke Dutch?

Joost van Dyk (sometimes spelled Joost van Dyke) was a Dutch privateer (and, reportedly, sometime pirate) who was one of the earliest European settlers in the British Virgin Islands in the seventeenth century, and established the first permanent settlements within the Territory.